Both outlets continued to sell shisha tobacco molasses on seven occasions from September 2014 to November 2014, even after their tobacco retail licences were revoked earlier that year for tobacco-related offences.

Under the Tobacco Act, a person found guilty of unlicensed sale of tobacco products may face a fine of up of $5,000, and in the case of a subsequent conviction, may be fined up to $10,000.

Shisha was banned in Singapore in November 2014, and regulations prohibit the import, distribution, and sale of shisha molasses/tobacco.

A person convicted of the above offence may face a fine of up to $10,000, a jail term of up to six months, or both. Reoffenders may be liable to a fine of up to $20,000, a jail term of up to 12 months, or both.